MALE PLUMAGE: Hackle one shade of bright orange-yellow. (Dark or washy hackles to be avoided). Back and saddle rich maroon. Wing bow maroon; bar white and free from splashes; primaries white; secondaries dark chestnut on the outer edge and white on the inner and tips, the dark chestnut alone showing when the wing is closed. Remainder pure white.

FEMALE PLUMAGE: Hackle white, tinged with gold. Breast rich salmon red. Remainder pure white.

IN BOTH SEXES: Beak yellow.Eyes bright cherry red. Comb, face, wattles and ear lobes red. Legs and feet rich orange yellow.